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N216 JWR

1996 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,846 mi
Last recorded167,846 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Saab 900108,260 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 JWR
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 167,846 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 167,846 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 159,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front reg plate cracked

Pass 4 Jan 2008 154,167 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front reg plate cracked

Fail 4 Jan 2008 154,167 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

front reg plate cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2006 146,798 miles

oil leak to rear of engine

screen cracked zone B less than 40.00mm

Fail 21 Dec 2006 146,798 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak to rear of engine

screen cracked zone B less than 40.00mm

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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N216 JWR is a 1996 Saab 900 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 108,260 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N216 JWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N216 JWR registered?

N216 JWR is a 1996 Saab 900, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is N216 JWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N216 JWR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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